In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of highly palatable foods — those irresistible, ultra-processed snacks and meals that seem impossible to put down. But have you ever wondered why they’re so addictive? It’s not by chance. The food industry has mastered the art of manipulation, using just the right mix of sugar, fat, and salt to hijack your brain's reward system and keep you coming back for more.

We’ll explore how these foods are designed to bypass your body's natural hunger signals, what impact this has on your health, and, most importantly, what you can do to break free from their grasp.

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In this episode we’re exploring the weight set point theory, which suggests that each person has a natural weight range their body tries to maintain. We'll discuss how this theory influences hunger, metabolism, and fat storage, and what it means for those aiming to lose or gain weight. Stay tuned for insights into the science behind your body's weight regulation!

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• Are you ready to make change but don't know where to start. Book a free 30 min consultation here.https://www.westwellnessatx.com/get-started
• Are you feeling rundown? Try this amazing Glutathione spray. Glutathione is a potent anti-oxidant that works hard to remove toxins from our bodies. Within minutes you will feel a boost of energy! https://aurowellness.com/?ref=983
• Can't afford to take the skinny shot? Try calocurb! This one of a kind supplement works like the skinny shot. It take the "food noise" away and allows you to focus on a clean Whole Foods diet, while stabilizing blood sugar levels! Use the code TARA10 and get 10% off your first order. https://www.calocurb.com?sca_ref=6404263.tgXaSY3HQx TARA10
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In this episode, we’re uncovering some surprising side effects of GLP-1 agonists that you may not have heard about. While these medications have been celebrated for their effectiveness, emerging research is revealing a more nuanced picture of their impact on the body. We’ll discuss what scientists are discovering, both the good and the unexpected, and what this means for you or anyone considering these medications.

Plus, stick around as we explore the next frontier in this field: a new and potentially more impactful version of GLP-1 agonists that’s making its way through the research pipeline. Could this be the next big thing in weight management and metabolic health? You won’t want to miss it.

Research Links:

• https://www.neurologylive.com/view/glp-1-agonist-liraglutide-shows-protective-effects-alzheimer-disease-phase-2-trial
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10525376/
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221287782100020X
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028390818300406?via%3Dihub
• ,https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-48267-2
• https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M23-2718
• https://www.biopharmadive.com/news/pcos-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-fertility/719872/

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• Are you ready to make change but don't know where to start. Book a free 30 min consultation here.https://www.westwellnessatx.com/get-started
• Are you feeling rundown? Try this amazing Glutathione spray. Glutathione is a potent anti-oxidant that works hard to remove toxins from our bodies. Within minutes you will feel a boost of energy! https://aurowellness.com/?ref=983
• Can't afford to take the skinny shot? Try calocurb! This one of a kind supplement works like the skinny shot. It take the "food noise" away and allows you to focus on a clean Whole Foods diet, while stabilizing blood sugar levels! Use the code TARA10 and get 10% off your first order. https://www.calocurb.com?sca_ref=6404263.tgXaSY3HQx TARA10
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Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive deep into a critical conversation that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves—the potential risks associated with hormonal contraceptives and the important discussions that might be missing from your doctor’s office.

Hormonal contraceptives have been widely praised for their effectiveness in preventing pregnancy and managing conditions like acne and menstrual irregularities. However, there’s a growing body of evidence that suggests these benefits might come with significant, and often under-discussed, risks. From increased risks of blood clots and strokes to potential links with depression and even certain types of cancer, the conversation about hormonal contraceptives is more nuanced than many of us realize.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• What sex hormones we have
• What they do
• What hormonal contraceptives are
• What's in them
• How they work
• How they impact or natural hormones
• The negative downstream impact they have
• How bio-identical hormones are superior
• Options regarding birth control
• How your nutrition can impact your hormones
• A plea from me to get informed and find the right practitioner

Research Links:

• https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2653735#google_vignette
• https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/hormonal-contraception-linked-with-an-increased-risk-of-depression
• https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230612114717.htm
• https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/hormones/oral-contraceptives-fact-sheet
• https://press.rsna.org/timssnet/media/pressreleases/14_pr_target.cfm?id=2298
• https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6874-11-27
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2211383/
• https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/01/1248525256/hormones-menopause-hormone-therapy-hot-flashes
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6019153/
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-to-lower-estrogen#estrogen-and-health
• https://health.clevelandclinic.org/nutrition-and-exercise-throughout-your-menstrual-cycle

Book Link: Beyond The Pill

• https://amzn.to/4g3Bn0K

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Glutathione is our master antioxidant that is literally in every cell of bodies. In today's episode I discuss the following.

• What Glutathione is
• How are bodies are overwhelmed by toxins everyday
• The amazing things Glutathione does
• How to supplement Glutathione
• What Sulforaphane is
• The Stinky Magic Spray

Episode Research Links:

• https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1743-7075-9-35
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22708999/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5413479/
• https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/19/6902

West Wellness and Longevity Links

• Are you ready to make change but don't know where to start. Book a free 30 min consultation here.https://www.westwellnessatx.com/get-started
• Are you feeling rundown? Try this amazing Glutathione spray. Glutathione is a potent anti-oxidant that works hard to remove toxins from our bodies. Within minutes you will feel a boost of energy! https://aurowellness.com/?ref=983
• Can't afford to take the skinny shot? Try calocurb! This one of a kind supplement works like the skinny shot. It take the "food noise" away and allows you to focus on a clean Whole Foods diet, while stabilizing blood sugar levels! Use the code TARA10 and get 10% off your first order. https://www.calocurb.com?sca_ref=6404263.tgXaSY3HQx TARA10
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In today's episode I discuss 5 of the most common reasons people are resistant to change and how to come over these hurdles. (I throw in bonus one at the end !)

• Comfort with current habits
• Lack of immediate results
• Misconceptions and Lack of knowledge
• Perceived lack of time or resources
• Psychological barriers
• Bonus (Overwhelmed with where to start)

Are you ready to make change but don't know where to start. Book a free 30 min consultation here.

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Are you feeling rundown? Try this amazing Glutathione spray. Glutathione is a potent anti-oxidant that works hard to remove toxins from our bodies. Within minutes you will feel a boost of energy!

https://aurowellness.com/?ref=983

Can't afford to take the skinny shot? Try calocurb! This one of a kind supplement works like the skinny shot. It take the "food noise" away and allows you to focus on a clean Whole Foods diet, while stabilizing blood sugar levels! Use the code TARA10 and get 10% off your first order.

https://www.calocurb.com?sca_ref=6404263.tgXaSY3HQx

TARA10

View all my favorite products that I personally use myself and in my practice here.

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Aging is inevitable, but as modern science begins to understand why we age, we can actually slow it down! In todays episode we discuss this very thing.

Are you ready to make change but don't know where to start. Book a free 30 min consultation here.

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Are you feeling rundown? Try this amazing Glutathione spray. Glutathione is a potent anti-oxidant that works hard to remove toxins from our bodies. Within minutes you will feel a boost of energy!

https://aurowellness.com/?ref=983

Can't afford to take the skinny shot? Try calocurb! This one of a kind supplement works like the skinny shot. It take the "food noise" away and allows you to focus on a clean Whole Foods diet, while stabilizing blood sugar levels! Use the code TARA10 and get 10% off your first order.

https://www.calocurb.com?sca_ref=6404263.tgXaSY3HQx

TARA10

View all my favorite products that I personally use myself and in my practice here.

https://www.westwellnessatx.com/productsilove

Ready to take your health and longevity into your own hands. Order your own functional lab panels from my lab shop here:

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Episode research links:

published recently in JAMA Internal Medicine

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/08/230808201935.htm

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/for-older-adults-every-500-additional-steps-taken-daily-associated-with-lower-heart-risk

https://www.ewg.org

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2019.01556/full

https://www.alzdiscovery.org/cognitive-vitality/blog/can-using-the-sauna-reduce-risk-for-alzheimers-disease

https://saunas.org/infrared-sauna-lower-alzheimers-risk/

https://www.med.wisc.edu/news/gut-inflammation-aging-alzheimers-link/#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20by%20researchers,and%20brain%20in%20Alzheimer's%20disease.

https://academic.oup.com/eurjpc/article/30/18/1975/7226309?login=false#no-access-message

Three small changes that can have a huge impact.

1. Prioritizing protein
2. Eating according to the circadium rythem cycle.
3. Eating "healthy" protein bars and shakes as a daily staple

I have seen these 3 small changes have a huge impact on success with myself and my clients. Below are links with some science backed research on the topics discussed today if you want to take a deeper dive!

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36694494/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23739654/

https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/nutrition-bars-healthy-hype

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View all my favorite products that I personally use myself and in my practice here.

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Ready to take your health and longevity into your own hands. Order your own functional lab panels from my lab shop here:

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